Hot baits, big fish

The first-ever Tackle X was held at Lake X, part of the Kirchman Foundation's 10,000-acre facility.

The first-ever Tackle X was held at Lake X, part of the Kirchman Foundation's 10,000-acre facility. The objective of Tackle X is to allow media professionals to try out the latest products on the water. The following is a brief look at what goes on at Tackle X.
The first-ever Tackle X was held at Lake X, part of the Kirchman Foundation’s 10,000-acre facility. The objective of Tackle X is to allow media professionals to try out the latest products on the water. The following is a brief look at what goes on at Tackle X.
Like antlered critters? Check out the bucks in the back.
Like antlered critters? Check out the bucks in the back.
Opens pro Patrick Pierce flipped up this 9.54 brute. And he did more with it than gloat...
Opens pro Patrick Pierce flipped up this 9.54 brute. And he did more with it than gloat…
...he also showed it off to the media.
…he also showed it off to the media.
Pierce poses for the Bassmaster cameras.
Pierce poses for the Bassmaster cameras.
Bernie Schultz gave Rapala's new Arashi Wake Crank a workout on some Florida bass.
Bernie Schultz gave Rapala’s new Arashi Wake Crank a workout on some Florida bass.
The Arashi Wake Crank looks similar to the other baits in the Arashi line, but its steeply-angled bill allows the lure to either wake or dive a foot or so.
The Arashi Wake Crank looks similar to the other baits in the Arashi line, but its steeply-angled bill allows the lure to either wake or dive a foot or so.
Schultz shows what Rapala's new BX Waking Minnow can do on Lake X's healthy bass!
Schultz shows what Rapala’s new BX Waking Minnow can do on Lake X’s healthy bass!